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Colorectal cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers worldwide – is expected to cause nearly 53,000 deaths in the US this year. And it’s growing among younger adults, a worrying trend that is worrying scientists.
While they can be a pain in the butt, early detection and preventive measures are critical because they can significantly improve survival rates and treatment results. The Task Force for US Prevention Services (USPSTF) generally recommends that adults aged 45 to 75 years old are examined for colorectal cancer.
It can be more useful to start earlier. A new study by Taiwan found that the onset of colorectal cancer examination in 40 can reduce cases by 21% and deaths by 39% compared to starting examination at 50.
“These results provide strong empirical support for lowering [colorectal cancer] The age of examination, with significant public health implications, “researchers writes this week in Jama Oncology magazine.
This study relied on fecal immunochemical tests (FIT)-Non-invasive proofs, at home that detect blood in the poop, which may indicate abnormal growth in the colon or rectum.
Nearly 40,000 people in their 40s participated in early and continuous examination for the study, while about 225,000 people in their 50s underwent regular examination.
There were 26.1 cases of colorectal cancer per 100,000 people in the new group, compared to 42.6 cases in the older group.
“If early examination policies are generally general for other populations should be carefully evaluated,” the researchers write.
“Given our findings and recent studies that support the 45 -year -old examination, further international research is guaranteed to lead global health policies early [colorectal cancer] the show. “
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in Taiwan.
This year alone, the nation expanded its review program to allow people 45 to 74 years old to fit free on screen every two years.
The minimum age was once 50. Those who are 40 to 44 years old can participate in the program if they have a family history of colorectal cancer.
In the US, USPSTF lowered its recommendation for the onset of examination of colorectal cancer from the age of 50 to 45 to 2021.
The Task Force recommends that it adapts as a review method that should be done every year.
Other options include colonoscopy (a tube with a camera examines the rectum and colon), CT colonography (X -rays and a computer visualize the colon and rectum) and flexible sigmoidoscopy, a less invasive alternative to a colonoscopy.
Those with a family history of colorectal cancer may have to begin examination earlier and examine more often.
Medicare Part B covers annual adaptation shows for people 45 and older. The minimum age decreased from 50 to 45 to 2023.
If the result of the appropriate test is positive, the medicare covers a follow -up colonoscopy.
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